ProjectPartyTM is a methodological and technological solution that enables end-to-end Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) process in your organization Projects and large programs are managed by Project Managers (PMs) using Microsoft EPM solution, MS Project 2007 Server, where resources are managed and complex scheduling algorithms are applied. Software Development is often performed by several small teams, with a set of development and maintenance activities. Visual Studio Team System (VSTS) is the perfect solution for collaborative development teams' management. The Challenge The lack of one unified process or environment that enables a streamlined ALM process. Project Managers and Team Leaders work according to different methodologies and in different environments. The Solution - ProjectParty VSTS 2008 Compatible Version ProjectPartyTM -2008 bridges the gap between Project Management and Software Development by connecting MS Project Server 2007 with VSTS 2008 to enable a collaborative, integrated and holistic ALM process. Solution's Functionality • Many-to-Many relationship in project level - one MS Project Gantt can be linked to several VSTS team projects • Many-to-Many relationship in task level - one task in the Gantt can be split into several Work Items in VSTS • VSTS Work Items creation in a "push" mode from MS Project • Progress reports synchronization and aggregation from VSTS, updating MS Project tasks • Work Items hierarchy & aggregation in VSTS • Zoom capability - VSTS Work Items details in MS Project Server Maximum compatibility and customizability to fit your organization's methods, processes and environments |